A teenager charged in the death of a retired police chief in Las Vegas has been found unfit to stand trial and has been moved to a secure Nevada psychiatric facility for evaluation, treatment, and possible trial if he is found competent. Jesus Ayala, now 19, and Jzamir Keys, then 16, pleaded not guilty last year to murder and other charges in the death of Andreas “Andy” Probst, 64, a retired former police chief from California. Probst was riding his bicycle when he was struck from behind by the driver of an alleged stolen car, and left fatally injured on the side of the road.
Video footage of the hit-and-run shows the driver asking if they are ready before intentionally hitting Probst. The passenger, who was recording the collision, can be heard instructing the driver to hit him. The driver then veers the car into the bike lane, striking Probst who is wearing a red shirt and shorts. Probst is seen rolling to a stop on the side of the road while the teenage passenger comments that he got knocked out. The driver then speeds away from the scene.
Probst was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. Ayala was arrested on the same day and allegedly bragged to police officers that he would get off easily as a juvenile. Keys was arrested days later after sharing the footage of the incident on Instagram, which began circulating at his local high school. Ayala showed no remorse for Probst’s death, referring to it as just a hit-and-run and believing he would receive only a slap on the wrist for the crime.
As Ayala was found unfit to stand trial, criminal charges against him have been suspended, and he has been moved to a psychiatric facility for evaluation and treatment. If he is found competent, he may potentially face trial for his involvement in Probst’s death. The incident shocked the community and left many questioning the motives and lack of empathy displayed by the teenagers involved in the crime. The callousness displayed in the video footage and the lack of remorse for their actions has sparked outrage and disbelief among the public and law enforcement officials.
The viral video of the hit-and-run incident has circulated widely, drawing attention to the case and highlighting the gruesome nature of the crime. The footage captures the intentional nature of the act, with the driver and passenger seemingly determined to cause harm to Probst. The callous behavior displayed by Ayala and Keys in the aftermath of the incident, including bragging about the crime and showing no remorse for Probst’s death, has raised serious concerns about the lack of empathy and humanity in the teenagers involved.
As the legal proceedings are put on hold for Ayala while he undergoes evaluation at the psychiatric facility, the case serves as a stark reminder of the tragic consequences of reckless and criminal behavior. The senseless death of a respected former police chief and the lack of accountability and remorse shown by those responsible have left a community devastated and seeking justice for Probst. The impact of this incident has been far-reaching, drawing attention to the need for stricter penalties for such crimes and the importance of addressing mental health issues in the criminal justice system.
